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C-SC students pledge to stay drug and alcohol free
Friday, October 29, 2010

CANTON, Mo. – Culver-Stockton students pledged to stay drug free as part of the 2010 Red Ribbon Week activities. The national campaign, held Oct. 26 through Oct. 29, is designed to show students, through a variety of activities and events, the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse. The campaign was brought to campus by C-SC’s Drug Education class as a class project.

The campaign began Tuesday with an effort to get all 771 Culver-Stockton students to sign a pledge to stay drug free. C-SC mascot, Wildcat Willie, also handed out candy to any student wearing a red ribbon. Wednesday, students were asked to wear red and the class hosted an event for students to watch movies and hear true stories about drug and alcohol abuse. A banner competition was also held with a prize awarded to the student organization with the top rated banner. On “Thirsty Thursday,” students competed in an obstacle course wearing “drunk goggles.” The goggles are designed to simulate the effects of using drugs or alcohol, and allow students to experience first-hand how difficult it can be to complete everyday tasks while under the influence. A panel discussion on issues pertaining to drug and alcohol use and college students was held on Friday.

Photos: Completing simple tasks proves to be a challenge for C-SC students wearing “drunk goggles” during Red Ribbon Week.